Active Studies
Graduate Education in Physics and Astronomy
National Science Foundation Funded (RAPID): $200,000
Team: MacKenzie Lenz, Ramón Barthelemy, Pearl Sandick, Jordan Gerton, Alexis Knaub
Investigating the change process of a major research one's physics department from standard test based admissions to holistic admissions. Uncovering student experiences in both programs while understanding the implementation and successes of new comprehensive exam, course, and mentoring structures.
Longitudinal Study on Women in Physics and Astronomy and Students of Color in STEM
National Science Foundation Funded (BCSER): $350,000
Team: Miguel Rodriguez, Ramón Barthelemy, Melinda McCormick
Following up with 21 women in physics and astronomy ten years after an initial interview and starting a new longitudinal study on students of color in STEM
Literature Review on LGBT+ Scientist Research
Association of Women in Science Funded: $20,000
Team: Ramón Barthelemy
Conducting a literature review on articles focused on LGBT+ scientists. Will outline major themes and ideas and methodologies to move forward
Inclusivity in Large Introductory STEM Courses
Pilot Study
Team: Josh Edwards (CER), Gina Frey (CER), Ramón Barthelemy
Survey based study seeking to understand the impacts of inclusivity and sense of belonging on student's performance and retention in introductory STEM course sequences.
LGBT+
Policy
Finland
Gender
Workforce